Candidacy

Qualification for Candidacy (to be completed prior to beginning the dissertation)

60 hours course credit

Completion of P594 plus two graduate-level courses in statistics

Reading knowledge of a foreign language or research skills requirement (P599, Research Practicum, or their equivalent)

At least one minor area of study from outside the Criminal Justice Department. Requirements for the outside minor will be specified by that unit.

Formal Admission to Candidacy

Following the passing of the qualifying examinations and the completion of all coursework, the Director of Graduate Studies will submit a Nomination to Candidacy form to the University Graduate School.

Upon approval of the Dean, the student will be admitted to candidacy.

The date of successful completion of the qualifying examinations is the date used in determining the seven-year periods for currency of course and completion of dissertation (see Graduate Bulletin).